Christmas time is one of those natural times to think about being thankful, but this year, I found myself moving so fast that I didn’t take the time to stop and speak thankfulness into my holidays. Here’s a few of the gifts that didn’t come with a bow…
#247: Christmas Caroling
#248: Grins of Anticipation
#249: Watching my little boy become a leader with a snap of his Director Clapboard
#250: Growing up with your cousins
#251: Three out of four border crossings that took less than 15 minutes…thanks Border Patrol!
#252: Adventures in Odyssey audio CDs…entertained me as a kid, now entertains my kids
#253: 23 hours of alone time with Ben in NYC (more on our crazy day trip later)
#254: Laughing at a live nativity outing going south…(at least for Fiona)
#255: Family traditions…lefse, game nights, Christmas books, and new pajamas
#256: Gaining five pounds instead of ten…and enjoying every bite…
#257: Photo ops with…personality…
#258: Christmas Eve snuggles
#259: A full pew of family members
#260: The excitement of “Santa ate all the cookies!”
#261: Christmas morning silliness
#262: Art Lessons
#263: Catching up over washing dishes
#264: Instant Friends
#265: Trash Plates from Empire Hots…and great conversation…
#266: Family (gotta love the Christmas sweater, Ben)
#267: Turning the corner onto our street…
Merry Christmas!
